Occupancy rate
83%
In line with New Mexico averageMostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
Nursing Home
Casa Arena Healthcare LLC
Casa Arena Healthcare LLC is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center located in Alamogordo, NM. It offers 24/7 nursing care, rehabilitation services, and a variety of health care services to help patients regain independence. The facility provides a warm and caring environment for both short-term and long-term residents.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
117
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
82.7%
Residents per day (avg)
98
Occupancy rate
82.7%
Residents per day (avg)
98
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Long-term daily care
Ongoing support needs
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
33% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
21 days
Private pay
31% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
1 months
Medicaid
36% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
7 - 8 months
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$13.0M
Operating loss
-$1.0M
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$13,024,753.00
Operating loss
$-1,009,707.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$5.5M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$8.6M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$14.0M
117-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
About this community
Occupancy
In line with New Mexico averageOccupied beds
97 / 117
Average residents
82 per day
License details
Facility type
Nursing Home
Additional licensing details
CMS Certification Number:
325043
Ownership & operating entity
Casa Arena Healthcare LLC is administrated by LEAH KIGHT.
Owner name:
CASA ARENA HEALTHCARE LLC
Care Services
Doctor on Staff
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Skilled Nursing
24-Hour Staffing
Contact Information
Fax:
(575) 439-2314
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
Health Care, Activities, Social Services, Wound Care, Rehabilitation, Dietary and Nutritional Needs Management
Operating Hours
24/7
Dining & Nutrition
Food Description
Meals are nutritionally balanced and meet medical and faith-based food requirements.
Meals Included
Yes
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health inspections
8
New Mexico average 6.8
Last Health inspection on Jul 2025
Total health citations
90
Citations per inspection
11.25
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
68 of 90 citations resulted from standard inspections; 19 of 90 resulted from complaint investigations; and 3 of 90 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
2
2
82% worse than New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 1.1
Serious Health citations
1
1
23% better than New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 1.3
2 critical citations
1 serious citation
86 moderate citations
1 minor citation
Citations history (last 3 years)
Nursing Services minor citation
Jul 14, 2025
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Jul 14, 2025
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Jul 14, 2025
Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation
Jul 14, 2025
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
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The information below is reported by the New Mexico Department of Health, Division of Health Improvement.
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-
BRECHTELSBAUER, DAVID
53.5%
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-
52
-
+18%-13%-32%
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+12%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
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-
WILSON, EMMANUEL
88.7%
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111.40
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Artesia Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center Llc
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SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
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-
ARTESIA HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER, LLC
72.5%
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46.00
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-
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Aztec Healthcare, LLC
-34%
-20%
+16%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
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A+
-
91.2%
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81.80
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4
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Casa Arena Healthcare LLC
-57%
-24%
+5%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
NM 88310
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-
CASA HEALTHCARE, LLC
82.7%
$13,015,018.00
$5,464,377.00
42%
98
3.0343
2
90
3
-57%-24%+5%
Betty Dare Wellness & Rehabilitation LLC
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
NM 88310
Bed Count:
90
Operator:
BRECHTELSBAUER, DAVID
CCN:
325061
Occupancy:
53.5%
Home Revenue:
$7,296,528.00
Payroll Costs:
$2,639,608.00
Payroll %:
36.2%
Avg Residents/Day:
53.90
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.5035
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
52
RN share vs State Avg:
+18%
+18%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-13%
-13%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-32%
-32%
Belen Meadows Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, LLC
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
NM 87002
Bed Count:
120
Operator:
WILSON, EMMANUEL
CCN:
325068
Occupancy:
88.7%
Home Revenue:
$12,095,676.00
Payroll Costs:
$5,045,924.00
Payroll %:
41.7%
Avg Residents/Day:
111.40
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.4380
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
2
Citations:
44
Severe Citations:
1
RN share vs State Avg:
+20%
+20%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-14%
-14%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+12%
+12%
Artesia Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center Llc
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
NM 88210
Bed Count:
65
Operator:
ARTESIA HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER, LLC
CCN:
325128
Occupancy:
72.5%
Home Revenue:
$6,343,725.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,860,972.00
Payroll %:
60.9%
Avg Residents/Day:
46.00
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.8218
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
35
Severe Citations:
1
RN share vs State Avg:
+23%
+23%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-5%
-5%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-8%
-8%
Aztec Healthcare, LLC
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
NM 87410
Bed Count:
86
CCN:
325071
Occupancy:
91.2%
Home Revenue:
$9,558,894.00
Payroll Costs:
$4,849,416.00
Payroll %:
50.7%
Avg Residents/Day:
81.80
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.2043
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
3
Citations:
33
Severe Citations:
4
RN share vs State Avg:
-34%
-34%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-20%
-20%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+16%
+16%
Casa Arena Healthcare LLC
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
NM 88310
Bed Count:
117
Operator:
CASA HEALTHCARE, LLC
CCN:
325043
Occupancy:
82.7%
Home Revenue:
$13,015,018.00
Payroll Costs:
$5,464,377.00
Payroll %:
42%
Avg Residents/Day:
98
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.0343
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
2
Citations:
90
Severe Citations:
3
RN share vs State Avg:
-57%
-57%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-24%
-24%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+5%
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
101
Total Staff
84
Employees
17
Contractors
31,116
Total Hours (Quarter)
39
Avg Staff/Day
8.8
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 5 | 11.6 | Yes |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 13 | 9.3 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 44 | 9.8 | Yes |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
66 staff
9.8hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
5 staff
6.6hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
18 staff
6.5hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
1 staff
6.6hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
1 staff
3.8hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
9 staff
7hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
5.4%
of total hours from contractors
1,666 contractor hours this quarter
Registered Nurse: 1
Certified Nursing Assistant: 15
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 29 | 15 | 44 | 14,730 | 91 | 100% | 9.8 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 13 | 0 | 13 | 5,432 | 91 | 100% | 9.3 |
| Physical Therapist | 7 | 0 | 7 | 1,731 | 90 | 99% | 7.5 |
| Registered Nurse | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1,651 | 83 | 91% | 11.6 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 8 | 0 | 8 | 1,611 | 90 | 99% | 6.9 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 921 | 81 | 89% | 6 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 597 | 50 | 55% | 11.9 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 3 | 0 | 3 | 590 | 72 | 79% | 5.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 2 | 0 | 2 | 572 | 65 | 71% | 8.4 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 530 | 66 | 73% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 2 | 0 | 2 | 507 | 63 | 69% | 6.8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 502 | 69 | 76% | 7.3 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 401 | 61 | 67% | 6.6 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 323 | 86 | 95% | 3.8 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 2 | 0 | 2 | 231 | 18 | 20% | 10.5 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 3 | 0 | 3 | 151 | 49 | 54% | 2.5 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 1 | 0 | 1 | 89 | 8 | 9% | 11.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 38 | 3 | 3% | 12.7 |
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total census
98 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
9 residents (9.2%)
Medicaid
72 residents (73.5%)
Private pay or other
17 residents (17.3%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
5.7
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
5.7
41% better than New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 9.6
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
16.2
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
16.2
12% better than New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 18.3
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
11.2%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
11.2%
29% better than New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 15.6%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
11.3%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
11.3%
38% better than New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 18.3%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
26.0%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
26.0%
24% worse than New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 21.0%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.8%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.8%
75% better than New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 3.3%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.2%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.2%
46% better than New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 5.8%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.3%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.3%
70% better than New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 1.0%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
1.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
1.9%
67% better than New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 5.8%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 1.7%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
17.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
17.2%
35% worse than New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 12.7%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
96.9%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
96.9%
In line with New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 97.2%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
In line with New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 98.7%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
73.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
73.0%
15% worse than New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 86.1%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.5%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.5%
11% worse than New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 1.3%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
71.9%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
71.9%
17% worse than New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 86.4%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total fines amount
$124K
45% higher than New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: $86K
Number of fines
2
24% fewer fines than New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 2.6
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 0.5
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$124K
New Mexico average
$86K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Apr 24, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Apr 24, 2024
$108K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Oct 24, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Oct 24, 2023
$16K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Casa Arena Healthcare LLC based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
82.7%
↑ 22.8pp vs 2023
Net Income
-$1,009,707
↓ ~$1.6M vs 2023
Total Payroll
$6,228,617
↑ ~$1.3M vs 2023
Profit Margin
-7.8%
↓ 15.2pp vs 2023
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